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I Received A Transforminal Epidural Nerve Root Block

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1. On the morning of 7/28/2015 I received a transforminal epidural nerve root block with Dr. Cindy Zhang at the Pain and Arthritis Office in Woodbridge, VA. I received the shot along my spine in the L4, L5 and S1 region (which are the nerves in my lower right foot/ankle/leg. I receive these shots for chronic pain in my right leg. I have good strength in my right lower leg and it does not hinder me in driving. I have since called area facilities who perform these shots ….. (I am learning about them, unfortunately now after this incident, due to Dr. Zhang’s lack of communication with me as a patient the risks that are involved and what to expect after procedure) and have found that doctors have you wait in a recovery room (post-procedure)…… and have someone drive you after these shots! Dr. Zhang did not have me wait, check me as well as my leg to make sure everything was fine. She does not have you sign any papers and she does not have a post-procedure protocol! The approx. time of me entering her exam room was 11:30am and the accident happened around 12:00 noon. This sheds light on how quickly Dr. Zhang performed the shots and sent me on my way. 2. At the scene of the accident, my husband and son arrived. They were very concerned about my emotional state as well as sitting in the direct heat and sun. It was one of the hottest days that we have had and after the accident, I was sitting on a crate outside 7-11 by my car, and the extreme heat and the sun was

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